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$42.99
$42.99
Denis Wick
Product Code: DW5504
Description:
'The world's favourite trumpet mute! This is perhaps the most successful, and most copied trumpet mute ever. Since it was first designed in 1968 it has given trumpet players exactly what they need: a mute which is perfectly in tune in all registers, a great feel which doesn't effect the 'blow' of the instrument, and the ability to produce a searing fortissimo in orchestral tuttis.
The reason for the success of this Denis Wick mute lies partly in the brilliance of the design and partly in the care and precision of the manufacture. The design has created a very open mute, bigger than all its predecessors, giving a full sound and avoiding the problem of sharpness of pitch encountered in many trumpet mutes.
The hand-spun aluminium is both light and extremely resonant. Other manufacturing techniques produce mutes which are not as hard. Our hand-crafting produce a mute where the metal is 'work-hardened' making it both light and very resonant. This makes it free-blowing and extremely responsive and the choice of the most demanding musicians.
Real cork is used to produce a snug fit in the bell of the instrument. We are proud that this mute is used by thousands of musicians all over the world and yet also represents incredible value. This is one of the most important pieces of equipment a trumpet-player will ever purchase, but is available at an incredibly reasonable price.
"The iconic mute for a generation of performers - and one that has passed the test of time. Superbly crafted and engineered (they all look and sound alike), it has been seen on major contest stages on every continent of the globe.
The mute produces a clear, brilliant sound that allows for a wide dynamic range with secure intonation. No wonder so many have been sold. For cornets in particular, having a complete set of quality homogenous mutes is a must - and worth their weight in gold. Buy cheap and nasty and you will surely sound the same.
And as long as the band secretary can keep an up to date inventory (cornet mutes gp AWOL from bandrooms more often than Ronnie Biggs over Wandsworth prison wall) they are also well worth the investment too."
$59.99
$59.99
Denis Wick
Product Code: 5505
Description:
The Denis Wick DW5505 trombone straight mute is one of the most popular and best-designed trombone mutes available. It was developed by Denis Wick to meet his own exacting standards as Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra. It went through a long process of development, during which he noticed the importance of anodising (which hardens the mute). Several small adjustments were made to the size and shape to perfect the tuning and tone. One of the notable qualities of this mute is that it works perfectly in the low register, including all the F-valve notes, right down to low B natural and beyond.
One of the leading composers of the 20th Century, Benjamin Britten, became involved in the process. Here is Denis Wick’s description of Britten’s involvement.
This mute is a product of notable design and development in combination with the great hand-crafting skills Denis Wick has nurtured over many years.
$59.99
$59.99
Denis Wick
Product Code: DW5531
Description:
Denis Wick cup mutes have the perfect intonation that has become the hallmark for all Denis Wick mutes, with the added bonus that the cup position can be adjusted to give exactly the desired sound quality - for microphone, solo or section playing.
Essential for any quality trumpeter!
Very good quality, nice sound, simply the best mute I can find, and at a fairly reasonable price.
The silver part (cup) detaches, and leaves a straight mute, or when attached, a cup mute. This is good - two for one.
The cork parts are good, and do not leave marks, or anything like that, overall it is a very nice bit of kit, essential for any quality trumpeter! (I play Yamaha 4335G)
Will Fazackerley, UK
The standard by which others are measured…
Save for the high end such as the Marcus Bona mutes, this cup mute nowadays is probably the professional standard by which all other cup mutes are measured. I first bought it on recommendation of multiple teachers, including one who plays in a major US orchestra, and I've played this mute for around 6 years. I have to say that I still absolutely love it. Some would say that it might be a little brighter and more metallic than the old school red and white 'stonewall; mutes, but to me those mutes seem dead and this one responds beautifully and has character. Further, an excellent feature that you can experiment with is the fact that the Wick is adjustable which means that you can take the cup part and adjust the distance it is from the bell, which modifies the sound. Thus you can mess with the distance to experiment with the type of sound you want. Fit and finish is outstanding, has lasted through heavy use through this long no problem. Excellent mute!
Austin Bass , Worcester, MA , U.S.A.
$17.99
$17.99
Denis Wick
Product Code: DW5571
Description:
New from Denis Wick - great-sounding and versatile fibre mutes for trumpet and trombone. These sensational mutes have a seamless construction and wooden bases. They are suitable for use in orchestra and bands but are also great for jazz, making a gentle Duke Ellington-style sound which is great for jazz-ensemble work. They have the excellent intonation that is the hallmark of Denis Wick mutes, but provide a professional mute at a student price.
Features:
"No other mute available at this price point can approach the level of performance of the new Denis Wick fibre mute!" - Richard Galime, Chicago
“Packs pro credentials and sound into a student price!”
Rated Best Quality Product ****
Jazzwise June 2011
***** 5-star Well made. Very good price.
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Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend!
Andy H from Manchester
$23.99
$23.99
Denis Wick
Product Code: DW5572
Description:
New from Denis Wick - a great-sounding and versatile fibre mute for trombone. This sensational mute has a seamless construction and a wooden base. It is great for orchestral and band use, but is also perfect for jazz, with a soft, mellow sound that is perfect for jazz ensemble work. It fits equally well in large bore and medium bore trombones, with generously-sized corks that compress down to fit smaller bells. To ensure a good fit, simply leave your Denis Wick mute in the bell overnight, and the cork will adapt to the curvature of your bell. It has the excellent intonation that is the hallmark of Denis Wick mutes, but provides a professional mute at a student price. A whole set can be purchased for a band at the price easily paid for a single mute!
Features:
"No other mute available at this price point can approach the level of performance of the new Denis Wick fibre mute!" - Richard Galime, Chicago
$56.00
$56.00
Harmon Trumpet Mute
The classic wow-wow mute.
Harmon B Model Aluminum Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute
The Harmon B Model Aluminum Trumpet Wow-Wow is a favorite effects mute. The "wah-wah" sound is made by a sliding cup in the end of the mute. Famous musicians have used and endorsed Harmon mutes for over 25 years. Made entirely of aluminum, the Harmon B Model is free-blowing and does not alter or change the pitch in any way.
$64.00
$64.00
TC1
Overview:
The Tom Crown TC1 all-aluminum Bb trumpet mute offers classic straight mute tone with a slightly bright edge. The Tom Crown mutes offer a bell-shaped contour that makes them a perfect acoustical match to the trumpet. Because of their consistency in tone quality, dynamic range, intonation and open feel, they are a must for all trumpet players.